Movie Description

The Inn of the Sixth Happiness

(1958)

Overview

All her life, Englishwoman Gladys Aylward knew that China was where she belonged. Unqualified to be sent as a missionary, Gladys works as a domestic to earn to send herself to a poor, remote village. There, she eventually lives a full and happy life: running the inn, acting as 'foot inspector', advising the local Mandarin, and even winning the heart of mixed-race Captain Lin Nan. Gladys discovers her real destiny when the country is invaded by Japan and the Chinese children need her to save their lives.

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Original TitleThe Inn of the Sixth Happiness

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1958-11-23

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 02h 34m

Budget₹ 3500000

Revenue₹ 9000000

Production Companies20th Century Fox

Genres

  • War
  • Drama